HR Generalist
Location: Watford
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Discretionary Bonuses + Private Health care + Pension Contribution + Many more
The role:
This role will encompass all aspects of the HR function, from recruiting and onboarding to assisting on HR projects and supporting on different L&D activities, this is a fantastic opportunity for a team player with a strong interest in HR paired with a working knowledge of HR processes and experience of supporting the HR team within a professional services environment.
Responsibilities:
- Report to the Senior HR Manager, providing advice on policies, employment terms, and legislation.
- Handle HR queries and matters, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Manage recruitment, interviewing, and new employee inductions.
- Inform employees of rights and entitlements and update them on changes.
- Maintain knowledge of employment law and case law practices.
- Manage employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary/grievance issues.
- Report on HR metrics and update policies and procedures.
- Submit monthly reports and participate in HR projects.
- Assist in daily HR functions, including auditing and reporting.
- Update and manage HR databases and ensure compliance with new legislation.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure a positive candidate experience.
- Provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates and monitor probationary periods.
- Upload and maintain job descriptions on the company website and job boards.
- Assist with the offboarding process and renewal of benefits.
- Support payroll and create/update procedure guides and manuals.
- Maintain all HR files.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and personal integrity.
- Team player with the ability to work independently.
- Efficient and accurate in routine tasks like record keeping.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Exceptional problemsolving skills.
- Experience in HR and recruitment; L&D experience is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
- Selfmotivated, proactive, and highly organized.
- Able to meet deadlines.